Communities Engineer

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staffwith shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities.

Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.

The Opportunity

Help build the future cities and communities of the Kamloops area! We are looking for an entrepreneurial engineer who will take center stage to a diverse portfolio of Indigenous, land development, and municipal projects that will greatly impact the footprint of our region. Kamloops is an affordable city with spectacular scenery and amenities, as well as endless outdoor and recreational activities.

Join a dynamic team where you'll collaborate with experienced mentors, tackle diverse and challenging projects, and thrive in a culture that puts people first. At McElhanney, we foster talent and invest in your professional growth, which is why we have many employees enjoying several decades of tenure.

The Kamloops office is a highly connected, relationship-based branch that works together to solve complex problems, supports our community through many local McElhanney Cares initiatives, and has a full social calendar.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with local clients, including municipalities, Indigenous communities, and developers, to bring infrastructure projects to life
• Lead civil infrastructure designs focusing on client needs, innovation, and sustainable approaches
• Lead design teams and foster knowledge sharing
• Manage clients by working together towards common goals
• Grow connections with multi-disciplinary teams of data collection, survey, environmental, landscape architecture, and more for a holistic project approach

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution with 8+ years related experience
• Registration in good standing as an Professional Engineer (P.Eng) in British Columbia, or eligibility to be registered
• Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is required at the time of hire

What Can We Offer You?

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Work-Life Harmony: Balance your personal and professional commitments. Flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Maternity and parental leave top up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & Inclusive Workplace: A culture of respect and inclusion for all.
• Compensation: Attractive total compensation package including a generous bonus plan and share ownership potential.
• Professional Development: Reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Career Progression: Support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with…